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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 12, 2006

After hours: Nightspotting

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For more than 25 years, Wave Waikiki has been the scene of many a late-night gathering. The club closes May 20, but until then, there are parties every night.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Ill Repute. Hardcore haven, also with 8mm Overdose, Haole Rot, Pacifica and other local bands. 6 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Revealed: Jazz & Wine. A new event under the stars, with Rocky Brown and Friends and Manoa DNA. 6-9 p.m. today, Bishop Museum. 847-8290.

Jamarek and Abdoul Doumbia. Traditional West African drum and dance. Turn off the pacemaker. 9 p.m.-midnight today, Ong King. 291-2650.

Jazz at the Cobalt Lounge. Nueva Vida competes with the view. 9 p.m.-midnight today, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki hotel. 922-4422.

Rizzen CD Release Party. Isle-style reggae, with Red Degree, Lubei, Soul Pacific. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill; 21/older. 528-0807.

El Conjunto Tropical and DJ Armando. Salsa with chips. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 533-0129.

Tweaked. Raging rockfest also with The Miltons, The Infinity Burden and Magnum Carnage. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Pink Cadillac; all ages. 946-6499.

Abdoul Doumbia. Slack-key and West African blues, also with Stephen Inglis and Jamarek. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.

The Hell Caminos CD release party, with The 86 List, White Rose, The Nabahe and Gutter Cats. 8 p.m. Saturday, Detox; all ages. 526-0200.

Chinatown Sessions. Isle hip-hop artists find a groove together as Tempo Valley. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Jazz Wednesday. Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Ginai, Robert Shinoda brighten those mid-week blues. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Alien Ant Farm. Annie, are you OK? Are you OK? Grungy alt-rock truANTS offer an all-ages concert. 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Left Alone. Punk spunk, also with Black Square, Psycho '78 and The Hell Caminos. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21/older. 637-7787.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Fred Everything. Far-flung, Montreal-based house turntablist returns for his third gig. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Soul Village. Hip-hop happening features Slum Village and Souls of Mischief. 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Camera Obscura. Enter the realm of gothic/darkwave with DJs Nocturna and Du Nord. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pink Cadillac; 18/older. 946-6499.

2411: art down the hill. Multimedia rawks! With video performance, live film scoring and DJs. 7 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 526-1322, ext. 10.

Yukmouth of the Luniz and Opio of the Hieroglyphics. Think thug-n-funk. Doors open 8 p.m., show at 9:30 Thursday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES

Free Jazz. With Maria Remos and Intricate Medium. It's the end of the week; what are you waiting for? 5-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rock, rap, reggae, lots of 18- to 20-year-olds. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

World Tour — Asia Beat. DJs Euphoric, Da Lion of Judah. Upscale, 2 dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Pussycat Lounge. DJed hip-hop, house and mash-ups. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Bamboleo. Dance, dance, dance! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Get Fresh! Known for guest DJs, but flying with residents this week. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

Salsa Dreams on the Green: Pre-Mother's Day Special. Latin vibes. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sam Snead's Tavern; 21/older. 285-0072.

Lucky Tiger. Grown-up dance music with resident DJs Gelareh and Mark, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Electr01yfe. DJs Monkey, Toki and Vince in the Green Room and Opium Den. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

NJOY. Pray it doesn't rain, with Vertical Junkies and Architechs Entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro; 21/older. 585-0011.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With El Conjunto Tropical doing the salsa live. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds pile in after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

The Heavens. DJs K-Smooth, Mr. Goodvybe and Technique and go-go dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays, Club 939; 21/older. 952-9300.

Sex-E Sunday. Sexy go-go dancer contest, DJs Billy G, Big John and Technique. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Venus Nightclub; 18/older. 951-8671.

Intricate Medium. Jazz soul band with Maria Remos and no sign of Patricia Arquette. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Bombasstic Tuesday. Hip-hop hosted by radio guy Sam the Man. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, The O Lounge; 18 and older. 944-8436.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids' choice for live modern and groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Koi Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge. Great food, good-looking former site of Blue Tropix. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays-Mondays. 944-4848.

Johnny Helm. Contemporary singer/songwriter. Ask him about his new CD. Buy his old one. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Acid Wash. '80s night with DJ Nocturna. The name kind of says it all, don'cha think? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Salsa After Hours. Learn to salsa, plus DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the waterfront, minus Brando. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. OK, it's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

rRed Elephant. Newish hot spot is a mecca of coffee drinks, food, art, music. Cafe hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; schedule at www.rredelephant.com.

CLOSING (TOO) SOON

Wave Waikiki. The venerable nightclub, which lost its lease, goes out with a series of parties leading up to its closing date, May 20. That night, the lineup includes Oriental Love Ring, special guest Sonya Mendez and surprise guests. Aloha means goodbye! 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; 21/older. 941-0424.